We Are Here 2016
In *We Are Here (2016)*, director Shi Tou shines a powerful spotlight on a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history. The documentary captures the energy and courage of over 300 lesbian women from across the globe who converged at the 1995 Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing.
Director: Shi Tou
Frequently Asked Questions
What is We Are Here (2016) about?
This documentary follows a group of over 300 lesbian women who attended the 1995 UN Women's Conference in Beijing, creating the first ever lesbian tent at an NGO forum. It documents their fight against invisibility and the birth of early LGBTQ+ activism in China.
Who directed We Are Here?
We Are Here was directed by Shi Tou, a filmmaker known for her work exploring LGBTQ+ themes and social justice.
Who stars in We Are Here?
The documentary features interviews and stories from hundreds of lesbian women who participated in the 1995 conference, alongside activists and organizers from the era.
Is We Are Here (2016) worth watching?
For those interested in LGBTQ+ history or documentary films, *We Are Here* offers a gripping and emotional look at activism and visibility. While unrated on IMDb, its 58-minute runtime makes it an accessible and impactful watch.
How long is We Are Here?
The film has a runtime of 58 minutes.
About We Are Here (2016) — How 300 Lesbians Ignited a Hidden Movement in China
In *We Are Here (2016)*, director Shi Tou shines a powerful spotlight on a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history. The documentary captures the energy and courage of over 300 lesbian women from across the globe who converged at the 1995 Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. Their journey wasn't just about presence—it was a defiant act of visibility in a world that sought to silence them.
Escaping the shadows of secrecy and societal condemnation, these women carved out space for themselves, forging connections that would ignite the first-ever lesbian tent at a UN NGO Forum. From clandestine underground nightclubs to the raw honesty of shared stories, *We Are Here* paints a vivid portrait of resilience, solidarity, and the hard-won triumph over invisibility. With a runtime of just 58 minutes, it's a gripping and intimate exploration of activism that still resonates today.